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Reese scores 30 points, grabs 16 rebounds as Dream defeat Valkyries to tie series
What happened
Angel Reese scored 30 points and grabbed 16 rebounds as the Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 79-65 in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals. The victory tied the series at 1-1. Multiple right-leaning outlets also reported that both teams were not on the floor during the national anthem before Game 1.
Side by side
The Guardian focuses exclusively on Reese's performance, describing it as a "superb 30-point double-double" and noting the Valkyries were "outplayed in second-half of defeat."
- GUAngel Reese stars again as Atlanta Dream thrash Valkyries to seize WNBA finals leadThe Guardian · Left
- GUAngel Reese’s superb 30-point double-double helps Dream even WNBA finalsThe Guardian · Left
- USAAngel Reese is silencing her critics one WNBA Finals game at a timeUSA Today · Lean Left · link via Google News
- USAAngel Reese (again), Valkyries' turnovers among WNBA Finals winners and losersUSA Today · Lean Left · link via Google News
- USAAngel Reese said she let Dream down. Her Game 2 response was historicUSA Today · Lean Left · link via Google News
- USAWNBA Finals winners and losers include Angel Reese's tenacity, Valkyries' startersUSA Today · Lean Left · link via Google News
- APAngel Reese has 30 points, 16 rebounds as Dream beat Valkyries 79-65 to even WNBA Finals at 1-1Associated Press · Lean Left · link via Google News
No outlet on this side covered it.
Right-leaning outlets split focus between the game and non-game storylines. Fox News Digital and Breitbart News prominently cover the teams' absence during the national anthem, with the WNBA described as "silent" on enforcement. The New York Post highlights negative moments, noting Reese "gives up mid-play" despite her "historic" performance and that she "doesn't give props to Valkyries defense" after Game 1.
- NYPAngel Reese repeatedly taunts Valkyries during historic performance as Dream take WNBA Finals leadNew York Post · Right
- NYPDream rip Valkyries in Game 3 behind Angel Reese’s double-double to take lead in WNBA FinalsNew York Post · Right
- FOXAngel Reese delivers another double-double as Atlanta Dream take 2–1 lead in WNBA FinalsFox News Digital · Right
- FOXAngel Reese dominates Game 2 as Atlanta Dream even WNBA Finals against Golden State ValkyriesFox News Digital · Right
- NYPAngel Reese gives up mid-play on her Atlanta Dream teammates during historic WNBA Finals Game 2 performanceNew York Post · Right
- FOXWNBA silent after Finals teams skip national anthem despite rule requiring players to stand and line upFox News Digital · Right
- BRTWATCH: Valkyries, Dream Not on the Floor for National Anthem Ahead of WNBA Finals GameBreitbart News · Right
- NYPAngel Reese doesn’t give props to Valkyries defense after WNBA Finals Game 1 showdownNew York Post · Right
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